0 UPSC EXAM ENGLISH QUIZ 02.11.2024 Daily Quiz 1 / 5 Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. A report published by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences has been published in the National Medical Journal of India, which focuses on Minimum Dietary Diversity Failure (MDDF). 2. According to WHO, nutritional factors cause about 35 percent of child deaths and contribute to 21 percent of the total disease burden globally. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: A report published by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences has been published in the National Medical Journal of India, which focuses on Minimum Dietary Diversity Failure (MDDF). Minimum Dietary Diversity Minimum dietary diversity is a reliable indicator, endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO). It reflects the availability and consumption of diverse food groups and essential micronutrients for children. According to WHO, nutritional factors cause about 35 percent of child deaths and contribute to 11 percent of the total disease burden globally. 2 / 5 Q2. Consider the following statements: 1. Goa became the first Indian port to be listed in the Environmental Ship Index (ESI) under the Green Credit Programme, recognized by the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH). 2. This achievement is an important milestone not only for Goa, but also for India. 3. ESI initiative started on 1 January 2010 and its database is under the administration of IAPH. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 are correct 1 and 3 are correct 2 and 3 are correct All of the above Explanation: Goa became the first Indian port to be listed in the Environmental Ship Index (ESI) under the Green Credit Programme, recognized by the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH). This achievement is an important milestone not only for Goa, but also for India. Environmental Ship Index ESI is a system designed to evaluate and reward the environmental performance of seagoing vessels. It identifies vessels that perform better in reducing air emissions than the existing emission standards of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). IMO’s 2023 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Strategy: The IMO strategy aims to reduce the carbon intensity of international shipping by at least 40% by the year 2030. Origin of ESI: The ESI initiative started on 1 January 2011 and its database is under the administration of IAPH. 3 / 5 Q3. Consider the following statements: 1. The P2P lending industry underwent significant changes after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed strict regulations on peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platforms in August 2024. 2. These new regulations aim to increase the safety of lenders and limit potential risks, but the industry has seen its assets under management (AUM) decline by about 25%. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: The P2P lending industry underwent significant changes after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed strict regulations on peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platforms in August 2024. These new regulations aim to increase the safety of lenders and limit potential risks, but the industry has seen its assets under management (AUM) decline by about 35%, from an estimated ₹10,000 crore to around ₹6,500 crore. Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Lending P2P lending is a financial process where borrowers and investors meet on an online platform and enter into a loan transaction under an agreement, without the intermediary of traditional financial institutions such as banks. It usually consists of unsecured loans, which are borrowed without collateral. This can be a beneficial option for small borrowers and individual investors. 4 / 5 Q4. Consider the following statements: 1. In September 2024, India’s core sectors output has grown by 2%. 2. During April-September of this fiscal, the growth of core sectors was 4.2%. 3. The growth in production of cement, refinery products, coal, fertilisers and steel was positive in September 2024. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 2 are correct 1 and 3 are correct 2 and 3 are correct All of the above Explanation: In September 2024, India’s core sectors output has grown by 2%. According to Ministry of Commerce data, India’s eight core sectors’ output has grown by 2% in September 2024 on an annual basis. During April-September of this fiscal, the growth of core sectors was 4.2%. The growth in production of cement, refinery products, coal, fertilisers and steel was positive in September 2024. The cement production has increased 7.1% in September 2024 in comparison to the same month of last year. Refinery products increased by 5.8% in September 2024 in comparison to the same month of last year. Coal sector and fertilisers increased by 2.6% and 1.9%, respectively, in September 2024 in comparison to the same month of last year. Steel production increased by 1.5% in September 2024 in comparison to the same month of last year. Crude oil sector and natural gas declined by 3.9% and 1.3%, respectively, when compared to the same month of last year. 5 / 5 Q5. Consider the following statements: 1. NTPC Ltd developed an Indigenous Catalyst for Methanol production from Flue Gas CO2. 2. NETRA, the R&D wing of NTPC, has developed this Indigenous catalyst. Which of the above statement/statements are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanation: • NTPC Ltd in association with the Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP), Dehradun, has developed an Indigenous Catalyst for Hydrogenation of CO2 to Methanol. • NETRA, the R&D wing of NTPC, has developed this Indigenous catalyst. • A catalyst is an essential component of any chemical synthesis. • NTPC has taken many steps towards its commitment towards greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction. • The purity of methanol produced by this catalyst is more than 99%. • 1 mole of CO2 and 3 moles of H2 passed through the fix bed downflow reactor. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte Post navigation Bibhab Kumar Talukdar received ‘The Harry Messel Award’ Bharti Airtel promotes COO Shashwat Sharma to Managing Director and CEO
